# Prim Prep School Catalogs The Carven Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Shows Modern Sophistication By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carven-prefall-2013-catalog References: [studded-hearts](http://studded-hearts.com/2013/01/carven-pre-fall-2013) & [carven](http://carven.com/) The Carven Pre-Fall 2013 catalog features a slew of girly separates paired together to create a sophisticated Autumn wardrobe. Inspired by a prim prep school aesthetic, this effortlessly chic catalog showcases impeccable layering and fabric combinations that are rich in texture. The collection's warm and earthy palette features both fitted leather jackets as well as [oversized coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair) that are worn alongside classic kilted skirts, crisp white shirts and cropped knits. Paired with vintage-infused glasses and thigh high socks, the Carven Pre-Fall 2013 collection catalog is a fresh take on a [classic Parisian school girl aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07). Channeling a prep school student, the advertorial's model exudes sophistication and elegance without losing her cool sense of edge and youthful flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sophisticated Autumn Wardrobe:** Opportunity for innovative clothing brands to create collections that feature impeccable layering and rich fabric combinations. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for companies to design and market clothing and accessories with a vintage-infused aesthetic. - **Effortlessly Chic Catalogs:** Opportunity for brands to create catalogs that showcase fashion with both sophistication and youthful flair. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to develop and market sophisticated Autumn collections. - **Eyewear:** Opportunity for eyewear companies to design and sell vintage-infused glasses. - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to create catalogs that convey both sophistication and cool elegance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Effortless Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szane-fall-2025.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md)